NYT Dictionary

LETUP

/ˈlɛt.ˌəp/
NounLET-uplet-up · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A pause or period of slackening.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from let up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lullabatementabeyanceabridgmentalleviationarrestbreachbreathbreathercaesura

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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